Lead Food Service & Kitchen Operations

Maplefields & R.L. Vallee; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal/sick time

Holidays

Health plan (0 deductible)

Dental/vision/insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Maplefields & RL Vallee is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure optimal customer experience at our Vermont stores. The role directs food preparation for hot plate and cold well items to maximize sales while minimizing waste and maintaining Food Safety Standards.

We have two positions open for 4a-1p or 1p-9p. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, holidays, health plan with $0 deductible, dental, vision, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience and valid food safety certificate or willing to obtain certification.
• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders as per food prep procedures and ensure that the hot plate and cold well are always full of a fresh variety of grab and go items for customers.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment will include washing dishes, cleaning of both equipment and surfaces.
• Receive, rotate and put away all incoming orders.
• Communicate positively with both kitchen staff as well as store staff—and the ability to ask for help when it is needed.
• Work hand in hand with Store Manager to hire, manage and train kitchen staff
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of product.
• Place orders for products or equipment to ensure no shortages of items.
• Positively and clearly communicate with staff, as well as address any issues appropriately.
• Keeping an organized inventory to eliminate waste/lack of rotation.
• Ensure that all product is dated properly.
• Ensure that temperature checks are being done and documented properly
• Complete appropriate shift tasks provided by Store Manager and any other unexpected tasks that may come up.
• Lead the kitchen during busy times and direct staff when needed.
• Create a positive work environment with respect and teamwork between co-workers.
• Record waste and be proactive to reduce unnecessary waste.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety certification

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Maplefields & RL Vallee is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure optimal customer experience at our Vermont stores. The role directs food preparation for hot plate and cold well items to maximize sales while minimizing waste and maintaining Food Safety Standards.

We have two positions open for 4a-1p or 1p-9p. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, holidays, health plan with $0 deductible, dental, vision, and advancement opportunities.